Django Reinhardt, Jazz Manouche This show will feature all of the famous waltzes from Django Reinhardt and the generations that followed in his footsteps. Ryan Picone: Lead Guitar Tessa Nichols Meade: Violin Ian Stenlund: Rhythm Guitar Sean Roderick: Bass The Ryan Picone Quartet is a group that was put together to showcase the original compositions of […]

Bassist Michael Gold, saxophonist Brad Holden, pianist Phil Aaron, and drummer Greg Schutte have developed a long-term, close friendship and deep musical affinity. Join them for an inspiring evening of jazz. Jazz bassist Michael Gold moved from New York to the Twin Cities in 1996. He has performed with such artists as Larry Coryell, Warne Marsh, […]

A husband. A wife. An astonishing duo built on love, family, faith, culture and community. These are the things that power The Baylor Project featuring Jean Baylor and Marcus Baylor. This enticing collaboration is steeped in the heart and soul of jazz. As the children of pastors, Marcus’ and Jean's musical roots were planted deep […]

Internationally acclaimed pianist, composer and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world. On her thirtieth recording, 2023’s Euphoria, Keiko channels beauty, strength, energy, love, and hope. Her numerous accolades include Billboard's "Top Contemporary Jazz Artist of the Year" […]

Modern Jazz with Lyric Improvisation and Rich Harmony The Kenny Reichert Quartet delivers a fresh take on modern jazz with a melodic sensibility and deeply harmonic approach. Led by guitarist and composer Kenny Reichert, the group explores rich, original compositions that blend contemporary jazz with introspective lyricism and rhythmic subtlety. Fans of artists like Kurt […]

Composer, film composer, first call accompanist for many jazz singers, and a hellacious pianist

Matt Hollenberg / Dave Sewelson / Steve Hirsh unites three distinct voices from the avant-garde jazz world into a thrilling improvisational trio. Sewelson's baritone saxophone roar and freewheeling phrasing intertwine with Hollenberg’s electric surges and Hirsh’s textural drumming. The music is spontaneously composed, balancing raw energy with nuanced interplay: thunderous and cathartic one moment, exploratory and […]

Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett, longtime friends and collaborators, will perform a duo set at Berlin. When they play their original compositions as a duo, you can hear a friendship distilled to its purest form. This show is an official Twin Cities Jazz Festival event! Jack Barrett has explored avenues of classical, progressive rock, metal, […]

Great New Orleans Jazz! Featuring vocalist Rachel Holder with the Reid Kennedy Trio, Songs From The French Quarter takes you to the streets of New Orleans with great music made famous by Louis Armstrong, Fats Domino, Duke Ellington, and countless others. Don't miss this special evening of lush ballads and second line grooves from the culture that is […]

Patti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. During the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. Her recent recordings celebrate the […]

Pianist Patrick Adkins and trumpeter Ryan Garmoe will share duo versions of their original compositions and takes on classic standards. Patrick Adkins is an inventive, empathetic Minneapolis-based pianist and composer. An in-demand band leader and sideman all over town, Patrick has made his mark on the Twin Cities jazz scene, performing at jazz festivals across […]

A Night of New Takes on Jazz Standards Dizzy’s front man Mark Johnson's voice is described by Music MN as "Pure Emotion"! Mark has been a staple in the Twin Cities music scene for several years. He has had the pleasure of gracing some of the finest performance stages in town. From the Dakota to […]

Patti Austin’s keen interest in being a total entertainer likely started when she was four years old. Then, she stepped onto the stage of the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem at the urging of Dinah Washington. During the 1970s Patti reigned as the undisputed queen of the New York session scene. Her recent recordings celebrate the […]

An Evening of Dynamic Jazz Zacc Harris is a Minneapolis-based guitarist, composer, and bandleader known for his dynamic performances and acclaimed work with groups like the Atlantis Quartet and the Zacc Harris Group. Zacc Harris : Guitar Brandon Wozniak: Tenor Saxophone Bryan Nichols: Piano Chris Bates: Bass Pete James Johnson: Drums Zacc Harris is a Minneapolis-based guitarist, […]

An Evening of Soulful, Smooth Jazz with a Deep Vibe The unmistakable groove and flow of the one and only, SADE. Hear the sexy, soulful and passionate songs such as Sweet As Taboo, Smooth Operator, Paradise and of course, Stronger Than Pride performed by a band that feels every rich and moving beat. A unique […]

Kenny Reichert and Ella Grace will reunite for a special guitar/trumpet duo performance. The first set will include original contemporary jazz compositions from both artists, and the second set will shift to a more ambient experience. In the second set, the duo will use experimental pedal setups to create unique, freely improvised soundscapes. This duo […]

Mohini Dey is an Indian bass guitarist, arranger, producer & vocalist with unique style and impeccable technique. She has gained international recognition for her extraordinary talent and versatility. Also, she has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and performed on prestigious stages around the world. Forbes India has described her as the “most successful musician under thirty”. […]

The JuJu Exchange is a musical partnership of three childhood friends from Chicago: Nico Segal (Chance the Rapper), Julian Davis Reid (Isaiah Collier and the Chosen Few), and Nova Zaii (Vic Mensa). The group blends straight-ahead jazz sensibilities with hip-hop production to inspire the listener to participate in the kinds of exchange the world desperately […]

The Cherry Pit will keep the energy going with a special Bible Study session after The Juju Exchange tears the roof off Berlin on Thursday, July 23. The house band—Tarek Abdelqader on drums, Henry Breen (Why Not) on bass, and Marvelous on piano—will lead an open jam for musicians and music lovers till Berlin closes […]

A monster, contemporary sax guy often heard with the Atlantis quartet.

Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene. Their high-energy live shows feature level-A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism and Sowers’ commanding stage presence. Also, their influences range from Fats Domino and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band to Aretha Franklin and Tom Waits. Moreover, the band is converting audiences one show at […]

Fusebox is a new progressive jazz fusion trio performing odd-metered originals. Among Fusebox’s influences are Frank Zappa, Medeski Martin & Wood, Spinal Tap, and The Big Lebowski.   featuring: Larry McDonough - keys Craig Matarrese - bass Eron Woods - drums   Video Snot Boogie https://youtu.be/Pd95isk_1Bk Performed at the Minnesota Original Music Festival

The Ella Grace MNTET unites some of the most talented young instrumentalists with ties to the Twin Cities to perform Ella’s original contemporary jazz compositions. Having performed at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Taste of Minnesota, and many other mainstay venues in the Twin Cities in previous years, the MNTET is excited to return for […]

Joe Pulice Salutes Buddy Rich is a high voltage, all-star fifteen-piece big band from the Twin Cities. This performance will highlight the music that Buddy Rich made famous throughout his illustrious career. There, he established himself as the best big band drummer in the world. Drummer Joe Pulice, one of the region’s elite musicians, is a […]

Renowned vocalist and songwriter Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America. New York Times hails her “smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”. She lies beneath the script of history, transcending social divides with an offer of love and deep sense of humanity. […]

Colonel Mustard's Mechanical Orchestra is a brass band playing the music of Paul Fonfara. Think Duke Ellington in an episode of Twin Peaks, the Johnny Quest theme played by Tom Waits, with some Ennio Morricone and Goran Bregovic thrown in. We play tangos, mariachi, klezmer, Balkans brass, and vintage big band jazz sounds. Some tunes […]

The Clearwater Hot Club is dedicated to preserving the repertoire and instrumentation of the jazz manouche style. This was pioneered by Roma jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Many of the songs played in this group were either performed or written by Django Reinhardt. However, other styles of music such as French musette, Brazilian choro, and eastern […]

Standards Singer/Lifetime Entertainer , and Jennifer Grimm’s Mom, will present her tribute to Rosemary Clooney…yes, you know Rosie if you’re from Minnesota-she starred with Bing Crosby in White Christmas!!

Southside Aces are celebrating twenty years performing the repertoire of the Jazz Age greats and beyond. From the early New Orleans of Jelly Roll Morton to the world-changing joys of Louis Armstrong. The barrel house sounds of Preservation Hall to the Crescent City rhythms of rock and roll pioneer Fats Domino. Treat yourself to a century’s […]

Join HEYARLO at Berlin on the last Thursdays of June, July, and August for their Shifting Forms series. As the summer goes on, the group will expand—shifting in size, sound, and sonic depth. The series will culminate in the release of HEYARLO’s highly anticipated debut EP. On Night 2, HEYARLO evolves into a dynamic quartet […]